Airbus and Toshiba have partnered to research superconducting technology.
Subsidiaries of both companies, Airbus UpNext and Toshiba Energy Systems, are undertaking joint research on superconducting motor technology for the development of next-generation hydrogen aircraft, aiming to develop a 2-megawatt electric motor.
Superconducting technology not only uses liquid hydrogen at minus 253 degrees Celsius as fuel but also brings special advantages to hydrogen aircraft by efficiently cooling the electric propulsion system. Furthermore, the ultra-low temperature technology enables almost lossless electrical transmission, significantly improving energy efficiency and performance.
Airbus UpNext has announced the development of ‘Cryoprop,’ a 2-megawatt class superconducting electric propulsion system demonstration unit. Toshiba Energy Systems has announced a prototype of a 2-megawatt class superconducting motor.
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